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Protect Your Child from Choking Risks Choking is a leading cause of unintentional death for children aged 4 and under, according to injuryfacts.nsc.org, and our homes are filled with potential choking hazards. To keep your child safe, be sure you know the dangers to avoid and what to do if you witness him or her choking.

Choking Risks As your child ages his or her diet changes accordingly, making it crucial that you practice food safety to prevent choking. Try these tips to keep your child safe at mealtime: Always cut up foods into tiny pieces that your child can easily chew and swallow- encourage your child to chew slowly to prevent choking Never give your child hard candy or other foods that are difficult to swallow Do not use the Heimlich maneuver on children younger that 1-they require a different rescue procedure Infant and Child CPR If you suspect your child is choking, he or she many or may not require CPR. First: Check to be sure the infant cannot cry, cough or breathe If not, try to clear the airway with back slaps and chest thrusts-Learn the proper procedure at nsc.org/choking If the infant is unresponsive, or is found unresponsive, perform CPR– note that young children and infants require different CPR steps than an adult, and learn the steps at nsc.org/SaveaLife Household Dangers Though choking on food is a major danger for young kids, plenty of other small household items can also put them at risk. To protect your child, take care to: Use cordless window coverings or update your windows with a free retrofit kit to prevent strangulation from window cords-about one child per month dies this way in the U.S. Button batteries can cause injury or death if swallowed or placed in the nose or ears-keep all batteries and devices containing them up and our of sight of your child Many small items such as coins and magnets can pose choking risks if swallowed-always keep an eye on your child to spot the signs of choking and prevent them from getting hold of small objects Take one step for safety: Provide your child with age-appropriate toys-make sure there are not small pieces that could be removed or broken off, as they could pose choking risks. Sources: Injuryfacts. nsc.org https://www.nsc.org/learn/safety-knowledge/Pages/about-national-window-safety-week.aspx https://www.nsc.org/learn/safety-knowledge/Pages/Child-Safety-Button-Batteries.aspx

NCFR Hint: Using a toilet paper roll if a toy fits inside it is a potential choking hazard.

July/August/September 2018

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Story Time:

Story Time is held at the Sherman &

Ruth Weiss Community Library every

Tuesday morning starting at 10:15am.

Come join us for Story Time and an

activity!

Play Day:

Play Day is held at NCFR every Friday morning from

10:30am–12:00pm.This time is for parents and children to

use the playroom to interact with other families. We have

story bags available to enhance early literary.

Open Play:

Every Monday is open play for families. So come and visit

our facility and have a fun play day with your child!!

Don’t forget to stop and check out our children's

library and the many resources we have for parents.

NCFR’s HAPPENINGS!

Hayward 4 Learning registration is here! Stop at Northwest Connection Family Resources from 8am-4pm Monday-Friday to pick up your registration packet and information. Please return by August 1, 2018. Children must be 4 years old by September 1, 2018.

Please call

Northwest Connection Family Resources 715-634-2299 for more information.

Let’s Get Movin’!

Date: Tuesday, July 10, 2018 Time: 5:30 – 6:30pm Place: NCFR 15896 W 3rd Street, Hayward

Join us in some active games for the whole family!

There will be several games and activities to try out.

Please RSVP by calling 715-634-2299.

Sponsored by: NCFR

Popsicle Stick Crafts Put those leftover popsicle sticks to good use this summer with these inspired craft and activity ideas your kids are sure to love! Recycling has never been so cool!

Supplies: Popsicle Sticks Glue Construction Paper Scissors Fun Shapes (foam or stickers) Magnet or String for hanging (if hanging you will need a hole punch). Directions: 1. Cut out a popsicle shape that can be decorated. 2. Glue to popsicle stick. 3. Glue on some shapes or stickers onto the popsicle shape. 4. Attach a magnet or a string to display your child's artwork!

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Family Foundations Home Visiting Program:

Participants of this program will benefit from weekly

visits and support from a Home Visitor throughout

your pregnancy and will continue until your child is

three years old. Together as a team, you and the

Home Visitor, will create an individualized plan for

your child’s development. This will include ways to

help your child learn using family interactions, daily

routines, and common household materials.

Please call Katie or Shannon 715-634-2299 for more

information.

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Open Play

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5 Libraries Rock! Sherman and Ruth Weiss Community

Library 10:00 am

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10:30am-12pm

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5:30pm-6:30pm

Let’s Get Movin’

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Blueberry Muffin Day

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Library 10:00 am

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10:30am-12pm

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This is a very important

topic for all parents,

grandparents, child care

providers, foster parents,

babysitters and the

community. This course

will cover prevention methods for both Sudden

Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Shaken Baby

Syndrome (SBS)

Anyone caring for a child under the age of 5 is

encouraged to attend this training because every

child deserves to grow up happy and safe! Classes

are held one Thursday evening every other month

from 6:00-9:00pm. See calendars for exact dates.

There is a $20.00 fee for this class and Registry

hours are available.

Please register prior to the class by calling

(715) 634-2299 or (800) 733-KIDS

SIDS & SBS Prevention Course

NCFR Programs

Car Seat Program

Select a car seat based on your child’s age and size,

and choose a seat that fits in your vehicle and use it

every time. To maximize safety, keep your child in

the car seat for as long as possible, as long as the

child fits within the manufacturer’s height and weight

requirements. Keep your child in the back seat at least

through age 12.

For more car seat information please call:


(715) 634-2299 ask for Jessie.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL

ALL FAMILIES WELCOME

Thursday, August 9, 2018 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.


15896 W. 3rd Street, Hayward

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Bring your family and join the

fun as we make ice cream and enjoy an old fashioned ice cream social.

Please call NCFR by August 8 at

(715) 634-2299 if you plan to attend to ensure we have enough supplies.

Sponsored by: NCFR

Do you love to read to your child?

Scholastic book order forms are available to pick up at NCFR's wel-come center. Scholastic offers great deals on books. The order forms are available monthly. Stop by anytime M-F, 8 am - 4 pm.

Come check it out!

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Watermelon Day

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5:30pm-6:30pm Ice Cream Social

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10:30am-12pm

S’more Day

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10:30am-12pm

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The Wisconsin legislature recently passed a sales tax holiday for August 2018! What does this mean for the general consumer? A sales and use tax exemption is created for sales of certain items during a five-day period in August 2018. The temporary exemption period, referred to as a sales tax holiday, will begin at 12:01AM on August 1, 2018, and con-tinue through 11:59PM on Sunday, August 5, 2018. During the sales tax holiday, the following items are exempt from Wisconsin sales tax (list is not all inclu-sive):

School supplies, if the sales price of any single item is $75 or less

Clothing, if the sales price of any single item is $75 or less

A computer purchased for the purchaser’s personal use, if the sales price of the computer is $750 or less

School computer supplies purchaser’s personal use, if the sales price of any single item is $250 or less During the sales tax holiday, the following items are taxable for Wisconsin sales tax purposes (list is not all inclusive):

Cases for electronics devices Cameras

Game consoles

Televisions

Watches

Belt buckles sold separately from clothing

Cosmetics

Handbags

Handkerchiefs

Jewelry

Nonprescription sunglasses

Most sport or recreational equipment (except athletic uniforms $75 or less) Most school art supplies

Text and reference books Wisconsin’s sales Tax Holiday Information is available on the department’s website. Resources available include answers to common questions and printable lists for exempt and taxable items during the sales tax holiday. Source: www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/Individuals/SalesTaxHoliday.aspx

Hayward 4 Learning – Mini Golf Family Outreach Program

When: Tuesday, September 25, 2018

5:00-6:00 Tee Time Where: Lumberjack Village Mini Golf

Hwy B in Hayward

Come join the fun and meet other children and families attending Hayward 4 Learning from Grandma’s Place and

Star Bright Childcare. This activity is FREE for all Hayward 4 Learning students and their families.

Registration is required. Call 715-634-2299 if you plan to attend. Hayward 4 Learning Family Outreach

Programs are sponsored by: Northwest Connection Family Resources

Hayward Community School District

Build a Better Breakfast All Families Welcome

When: Thursday, September 6, 2018 Time: 5:30-7pm

Where: Northwest Connection Family Resources 15896 W 3rd St., Hayward

Stop the madness of the morning routine! Come and learn

tips on how to plan ahead for breakfast and start the children’s day on a full stomach so they are ready to learn!

We will try some breakfast foods and do a “Make and Take” recipe. We will also create an activity to keep the children

occupied while breakfast is cooking.

Space is limited to 15 families. Call 715-634-2299 to register by Wednesday, September 5.

Sponsored by: Northwest Connection Family Resources

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Breakfast 5:30-7:00pm

NCFR

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10:30am-12pm

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Breakfast 8:30-9:30

Must Register

Play Day 9:30am-12pm

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Breakfast 8:30-9:30

Must Register


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4K Mini Golf @ Lumberjack

Village 5-6pm

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Breakfast 8:30-9:30

Must Register


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15896 W 3rd St. Hayward, WI 54843

Phone: (715)634-2299 & (800)733-KIDS Fax: (715)634-8743

Email: [email protected]

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Apple & Chicken Salad (Serves 4)

A deliciously balanced blend of crisp Cameo apples, celery, raisins, chicken breast and

Greek yogurt-based dressing, served over a bed of lettuce. Ingredients: 2 red apples (such as Cameo Apples) 2 celery stalks (diced) 2 chicken breasts (skinless, cooked, diced, about 2 cups) 1/4 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt 1/2 cup raisins 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 16 lettuce leaves (Bibb, Romaine, green or red leaf) Directions: 1. Cut apples in quarters; remove core and chop. 2. In a medium size bowl, mix all ingredients, except lettuce. 3. To serve, arrange lettuce on serving plates top with apple and chicken salad. https://whatscooking.fns.usda.gov/recipes/myplate-cnpp/apple-chicken-salad

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